National Horse Day is an initiative put on by Equestrian Canada and the provincial / territorial equestrian organizations. This year will mark the 13th anniversary of Horse Day, which was created to raise public awareness and promote the beloved horse. Across the country, events and celebrations will take place on June 5 to allow Canadians of all ages and experience levels to honour, discover and explore the equestrian world!
Qualifiers are taking place at five racetracks on Saturday, June 5, with Charlottetown Driving Park and Exhibition Park Raceway hosting live cards of harness racing.
To celebrate Canada’s National Horse Day, Standardbred Canada is running a “Meet My Horse” Photo Contest on our Facebook page.
On Saturday (June 5), make sure you watch the SC Facebook page for the “Meet My Horse” Photo Contest post! We would like members to post a photo of their horse (a horse they own, train, groom, or bred) on the Facebook contest post. The photo that receives the most likes by 12:00 p.m. (EDT) on Monday, June 7 will be the winner and SC will make a $50 donation to the registered horse rescue or charity of their choice, on the winner’s behalf.
Contest Rules:
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Photo must be a recent picture of your horse taken by the person submitting OR can be a photo of you and your horse taken by someone else.
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One (1) entry/post per person
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Contest will close Monday, June 7 at 12:00 p.m. (EDT)
Equestrian Canada – Kids’ Horse Day Drawing Contest Information
In celebration of Horse Day, Equestrian Canada invites young horse enthusiasts to enter the Horse Day National Drawing Contest! The contest offers exciting prizes to the winners in each of the four age categories (3 to 6; 7 to 9; 10 to 12; and 13 to 16).
Contest Rules
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The drawing must be done by hand (not through digital software).
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The drawing must have at least one horse and one nature component.
For judging criteria and other information, click here.